Sunshine Hotline

Kansans who feel they are being denied their legal right of access to public records or public meetings can turn to the Sunshine Hotline for information and advice.

The hotline - sponsored by the Kansas Sunshine Coalition for Open Government - was implemented in February 2000 to assist individuals seeking access to open government in Kansas at all levels. Individuals may call the hotline with specific questions about the right of access under the open meetings and open records laws in Kansas.

The hotline number is (785) 233-3700 (long distance fees apply for callers outside the Topeka area). Callers should ask for Michael Merriam, media attorney for the Coalition. There is no charge for legal advice given during the initial call.